Governor Jeff Landry tells Fox News Radio he will travel to Greenland in a couple of months as part of his new part-time job as special envoy to Greenland. Landry says he wants to talk with the residents of the arctic island about the benefits of having a closer relationship with the United States.
“I’m interested in talking to Greenlanders. In fact, I got invited to, I think, it’s the world’s largest dogsled event that goes up in March in Greenland. I’m going,” Landry said.
President Trump has said Greenland is important to the United States for national security purposes. But Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Landry says the case he will make to Greenlanders is that they should be independent from Denmark.
“That’s what I think the deal should be, with Greenland staking their claim on independence with an assistance and a better agreement than they’ve got with Denmark, with the United States,” Landry explained.
Denmark is staunchly opposed to the U.S, taking over Greenland and Greenland opposes the idea of the U.S. buying or acquiring their land. Landry told Brian Kilmeade of Fox News that the United States could do more for Greenland than Denmark.
“I think that Greenland is in the most unique position than anybody before us. They’ve got an opportunity. They can claim their independence, they can govern themselves, and they can get a great ally and partner,” Landry said.